This is the first point from which you can get a clear view of the distant mountains beyond as well as the South Toe Valley below. It is the perfect place to catch the sunrise if you get an early enough start at the trailhead; takes just over an hour to get to this point from the parking area at the base.
Short Run: About 1.8-miles from the trailhead parking area along the Woody Ridge Trail (177).
Gem Type: Viewpoint
12.1 mi
19.5 km
Burnsville, NC
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12.1 mi 19.5 km | Burnsville, NC |
Bad / Closed
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Muddy, Snowy: Attempted on Dec. 15th. Made it almost to Mt. Winter star up from bowlens creek before turning around. Wet 1ft + deep snow.
65 days ago
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38
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11.7 mi
18.8 km
Black Mountain, NC
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11.7 mi 18.8 km | Black Mountain, NC |
Bad / Closed
Update
Muddy, Icy - I did this trailer on 2nd February. Trail gets very icy after 4 miles. would not recommend if you don't have proper gear(crampons ice axe). watch your feet while coming down the trail as the trail is Muddy in a few places because of all the rain. it is very easy to lose 40 and slip and trip and fall while coming down Trail.
13 days ago
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19
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2.4 mi
3.9 km
Burnsville, NC
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2.4 mi 3.9 km | Burnsville, NC |
All Clear
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Fallen Trees - "Ran" it forward and reverse. Trail is in great shape with the exception of a few downed trees.
11 days ago
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10
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33.8 mi
54.4 km
Burnsville, NC
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33.8 mi 54.4 km | Burnsville, NC |
Unknown
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3
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99.2 mi
159.6 km
Black Mountain, NC
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99.2 mi 159.6 km | Black Mountain, NC |
Unknown
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1
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14.2 mi
22.8 km
Black Mountain, NC
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14.2 mi 22.8 km | Black Mountain, NC |
Minor Issues
Update
Some Mud, Fallen Trees - Eastridge trail was quiet muddy with some standing water. Greybeard trail had over a dozen trees down. Still a fantastic run!
32 days ago
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7
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6.9 mi
11.2 km
Burnsville, NC
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6.9 mi 11.2 km | Burnsville, NC |
All Clear
Update
Fallen Trees - "Ran" it forward and reverse. Trail is in great shape with the exception of a few downed trees.
11 days ago
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3
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0.4 mi
0.6 km
Swannanoa, NC
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0.4 mi 0.6 km | Swannanoa, NC |
Unknown
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6
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5.9 mi
9.5 km
Black Mountain, NC
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5.9 mi 9.5 km | Black Mountain, NC |
Minor Issues
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Snowy, Icy - Snow and ice mix at the lower elevations, but once you get above 5,400ft it’s roughly ankle deep snow.
58 days ago
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1
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4.0 mi
6.4 km
Black Mountain, NC
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4.0 mi 6.4 km | Black Mountain, NC |
Unknown
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1
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